Focus on Management, Marketing, Communications, and Event Operations as you Prepare for a Career in Sport Management
You can become a successful member of any sport organization at the professional, collegiate, or amateur level with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Sport and Recreation Management from Nova Southeastern University. Not only will you have the skills and practical knowledge needed to succeed, but you’ll also have opportunities to learn from the pros in our Career in Sports series and grow your professional network through events hosted by the college. These networking opportunities can result in an internship with a leading sport or recreation organization. Additionally, you’ll benefit from NSU’s unique partnership with the Miami Dolphins and have access to premier facilities and resources on campus. It’s all part of the NSU Edge.
Why Should You Major in Sport and Recreation Management at NSU?
Become a Successful Member of Any Sport Organization
There are a number of opportunities available in sports specific industries, including everything from managing a sports team to promotions, merchandising and event production. With a B.S.B.A. in Sport and Recreation Management, you’ll study general business concepts in addition to sport and recreation management-focused topics, so that you qualify for a wider variety of jobs upon graduation. You’ll also gain internship experience and have networking opportunities, which give you a competitive advantage in this industry.
Average Starting Salary
According to a 2019 report from JobsinSports.com, the average starting salary for sports management jobs is $35,000 - $42,000 per year. However, this can vary greatly depending on where you choose to apply your sports management degree. NSU’s location grants you access to a myriad of professional and collegiate networks, which opens up potential career opportunities before you graduate.
Shark Destinations
With a sports management degree you can pursue a career as an athletic coach, fitness manager, sport marketer, corporate partnerships manager, event coordinator, sport agent, sport lawyer, athletic director and much more. Plus, you can choose to work at the professional, collegiate or amateur level.
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real world experience.
Case Competitions
Case competitions are one of our most popular opportunities for sport and recreation management and other business majors. A case competition starts with a fictitious or real “problem.” Students then work individually or in teams to identify possible solutions and present them to a panel of judges. Each competition provides incentives for both the winners and participants, in addition to earning an ExEL unit credit.
Internships
In addition to case competitions, sport and recreation management majors enjoy exclusive internships with sports teams like the Florida Panthers, Miami Marlins, Miami Dolphins, as well as the Miguel Angel Jimenez Golf Academy, Orange Bowl Committee, Soccer Shots, and more. You’ll also have access to our Corporate Speaker Series, Career in Sports Series, workshops, and employer networking events, which bring you face-to-face with leading organizations and Fortune 500 executives.
Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Sport and Recreation Management major, some sample courses that you’ll be taking include Facility and Event Management, Public Relations in Sport, Sport Promotions and Sponsorships and The Business of College Sport.
